The AIB Community €1 Million Fund enables customers, the public and employees to support the local charities that matter most to them, within their region. The Fund supports charities across six regions in Ireland, Northern Ireland & Great Britain. AIB will once again allocate €700,000 to charities chosen by its customers and the community, while €300,000 will be donated to charities chosen by employees.
The 2026 AIB Community €1 Million Fund is now open until 19 June 2026
Visit Community Fund
We are proposing just to nominate the Dublin Region which includes Dublin, Meath, Kildare and Wicklow to maximise our chances.
We would like as many members, their family and friends as possible to fill it out ASAP
See below with suggestions as to how to fill out form for S.O.F.T. Ireland.
The AIB Community €1 Million Fund opens annually, each Summer. AIB customers and the general public can nominate a registered charity by filling out the nomination form online at
aib.ie/community-fund
Nominations are now open for 2026 and Click on Nominate Now
The top six charities chosen by customers and communities in each region will receive €20,000, while the top six charities chosen by AIB employees in each region will receive €6,000
Nominations will close on 19 June 2026. The reviewing process will take place over the Summer and the top six charities in each region are announced in Autumn 2026.
We would be grateful if each member of your family would fill out a nomination form for SOFT.
How you can nominate your local charity SOFT (with suggestions)
Visit aib.ie/community-fund
Then Click on the link to the Nominate Now
- Fill out the nomination form with the following details:
- ✓ Your First Name
- ✓ Your Surname
- ✓ Your Email Address
- ✓ The Charity Name O.F.T. Ireland
- ✓ The Charity Registration Number 20027094
- One sentence on why your charity should receive support from the fund
S.O.F.T. Ireland needs funding for a Respite Break for families who have or had a child with Patau’s Syndrome (Trisomy 13) or Edwards’ Syndrome (Trisomy 18) as parents with special children/adults would get support for a break and Respite Breaks provide an opportunity for parents and families to recharge.
- Select the Charity Location.
We suggest Greater Dublin this year. Greater Dublin includes Dublin, Meath Kildare and Wicklow.
- Select the Social Theme under which your charity fits. Other
- Click Submit! That’s it, you have now nominated your local charity S.O.F.T Ireland